Good morning, Bristol!

Near Broad Street. | Laura Carter

Posted By: Staff September 6, 2022

Good morning and welcome to next week. It is Labor Day + 1, folks. Strap in because here we go.

Today’s weather rainy and dreary. Flood watch in effect for the entire state. Rain could be heavy at times, flooding possible.

Temps will be on the cooler side in the 60s and 70s.

What’s up Today in Bristol?

What’s going on in Bristol today can be summed up in one sentence:

There is a public hearing tonight before the Ordinance Committee regarding the proposal for cannabis establishments in Bristol. The meeting will take place in the Bristol Library, Room 3, at 5:30 p.m.

Okay, that is Bristol in two sentences. We messed up, so pass the Dutchie, dude.

The Bristol Word of the Day:

The word of the day:

Umbrage

NOUN

Meaning: offense or annoyance:

Used in a sentence:

The city council took umbrage with the committee meeting starting at 5:30 p.m. because they would miss Ancient Aliens at 6:30 p.m.

Bristol Trivia Answer:

W. Raymond Crumb was the first person to be appointed mayor.

W. Raymond Crumb

In 1927, Mayor John F. Wade died in office and then Councilman Crumb was elected by the city council to complete Mayor Wade’s term. He was elected in his own right in 1929 but lost in 1931 to Joseph Dutton.

Following his term as mayor, Mr. Crumb was an executive with New Departure and in 1945 left Bristol for business opportunities in California.

Mr. Crumb was born in Forestville in 1896. If he were still alive, he would be 126 years old and a contemporary of TBE contributing editor, Jack Krampitz and to some extent Dave Fortier.

Thursday we will meet again. Cheers!

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